Recipe Details

• Author: deesviral
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 4 hours (LOW)
• Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
• Yield: 6–8 servings
• Category: Dinner / Slow Cooker
• Cuisine: American / Italian-Inspired
• Keywords: crockpot lasagna, ravioli lasagna, slow cooker dinner, deesviral

Ingredients

• 1 lb frozen cheese ravioli
• 1 lb ground beef or Italian sausage
• 1 (24 oz) jar marinara or pasta sauce
• 1 (15 oz) container ricotta cheese
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• Optional: chopped fresh basil or parsley for garnish

Instructions

1. In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef or sausage until browned. Drain excess grease and season lightly with salt and pepper.
2. Spread a thin layer of sauce in the bottom of the crockpot.
3. Add a layer of frozen ravioli, followed by meat, ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, and Italian seasoning.
4. Repeat layers until ingredients are used, finishing with sauce and cheese on top.
5. Cover and cook on LOW for 4–5 hours, or until ravioli is tender and cheese is melted.
6. Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Tips & Variations

• Use spinach or meat-filled ravioli for variety.
• Add sautéed mushrooms or spinach for extra veggies.
• For a creamier version, mix ricotta with a splash of cream.